Manning Ends the Dream for the Jets
It’s nice to dream about playing in the Super Bowl, but when Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts are standing in your way that dream can turn into a nightmare. The New York Jets were living a Cinderella story in these playoffs. First, the Jets beat Bengals and then Chargers and were just one victory away from the Super Bowl. But then, Peyton Manning threw for 377-yards and three touchdowns, which in the end, proved to be too much for the New York Jets.
Credit to the New York Jets for getting this far in the playoffs. The N.Y. Jets were in control of this game in the first half, but then the Colts took the momentum after they scored a touchdown to take the 20-17 lead. The Indianapolis Colts would never look back and the Colts beat the Jets 30-17.
But, it is scary to think that this is just Mark Sanchez first year as a pro and he was just one win away to the Super Bowl. But, when a former Super Bowl MVP gets on fire, its hard to stop his team. And, unfortunately for the New York Jets, that’s what exactly happened. The New York Jets are going to be a tough team to deal with in the future, but it was not meant to be this year. As for the Indianapolis Colts, they are moving on the Super Bowl. Lets see how the Colts do against another hot team, the Saints.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)
Another NFC Championship loss for Favre
Brett Favre had a chance to lead the Minnesota Vikings to victory over the New Orleans Saints in a very exciting NFC Championship game. However, it was not meant to be. The big question for the Vikings is why didn’t Brett Favre just run ball to gain a couple more yards to give his kicker a better opportunity to kick the game winning field goal?
Instead, Favre tried to throw the ball across the field, which was intercepted by the Saints. Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings offense would never get a chance to see the ball again. After time expired in regulation, the Saints won the coin toss to get the ball first in overtime. After the Saints drove down the field, Saints kicker, Garrett Hartley, won the game on a 40-yard field goal, sending the New Orleans Saints to the Super Bowl.
Two years ago, Brett Favre had an opportunity to lead his old team, the Green Bay Packers to the Super Bowl, but like in this game, Favre threw an interception, which cost the Packers a victory. Now, for Brett Favre and the Minnesota Vikings, they have to look forward to next year. The big question for the Minnesota Vikings is will Favre return next season. Only time will tell, but this was a costly missed opportunity for the Favre and the Vikings. For the New Orleans Saints, they have a chance to win it all, the Super Bowl. But, standing in there way are the Colts. We shall see if Brees can lead his team to victory again, so stay tuned.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)
Another Distraction for Chargers Prior to Loss on Sunday
You would think that the players from San Diego Chargers would have learned their lesson about not getting involved from outside distractions during the season, but you would be wrong. Prior to the San Diego Chargers game vs. the New York Jets, Chargers wide-receiver, Vincent Jackson was pulled over by the police for playing his music too loud. Jackson was then handcuffed for a brief time and had his car impounded for having expired tags. Vincent Jackson was also cited for having a suspended license.
It is hard to believe that this could happen before the biggest game of the season for the Chargers. It is hard enough for a wide-receiver during a game to be handcuffed by New York Jets cornerback, Darrelle Revis. But, to have it happen by the police before a playoff game is unacceptable. You can only hope that Vincent Jackson has will finally learn his lesson, but only time will tell.
(Sources: Fox Sports, San Diego Union-Tribune)
Saints Knockout Warner and then the Cardinals from the Playoffs
When New Orleans Saints defensive end, Bobby McCray, hit Arizona Cardinals quarterback, Kurt Warner, in the 2nd quarter after an interception by the Saints that was a shot heard around the world. Kurt Warner would be out of the game until the second half. Credit to Kurt Warner for coming back later in the game, but it was just one of those games for the Cardinals. The Arizona Cardinals could get nothing going in the second half. Drew Breeze looked sharp and the Saints blow out the Cardinals, 45-14.
And, if that was not bad enough, New Orleans Saints running back, Reggie Bush, played an awesome game for the Saints. Reggie Bush did what he does best, making moves, avoiding tackles and scoring touchdowns. Including a 83-yard punt return for a touchdown in the 4th quarter to seal the victory for the Saints.
Now, for the Arizona Cardinals, they have to look forward to next year. But, Kurt Warner needs to figure out whether or not he will return for another season. After, the Cardinals will then need to focus on their defense. The Cardinals gave up too many points in the playoffs. As for the New Orleans Saints, they will host the NFC Championship game next week. Lets see if Drew Breeze can lead the Saints where the never been before, the Super Bowl.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)
Colts helped the Ravens Self-Destruct
It’s hard enough to beat Peyton Manning and Indianapolis Colts without making mistakes. But, unfortunately for the Baltimore Ravens, their miscues ended the Ravens season. Late in the 3rd quarter, when Ravens safety, Ed Reed, intercepted Peyton Manning that play should have given the momentum to the Ravens, but it was not meant to be. Because after interception, Reed fumbled the ball when Colts wide-receiver, Pierre Garcon, knocked the ball out of his hands.
However, credit to Ed Reed for coming back and intercepting another pass soon after. But, a costly pass interference penalty on that interception kept the Ravens from having any chance of scoring. Those were heartbreaking plays for the Ravens. And, unlike their game last week, the Baltimore Ravens were the ones making costly errors, which would helped the Colts.
The Colts defense played great in this game. The Indianapolis Colts held the Ravens to only three points. The Colts defense gave Peyton Manning and the offense all they needed to win the game.
For the Baltimore Ravens, they have to look towards next year and try to get younger. Also, the Ravens need to do something about their passing game. It’s not enough to just run the ball effectively, you got to do both. As for the Indianapolis Colts, they move on to the AFC Championship game. And, if the Indianapolis Colts can play like this next week, they will be in the Super Bowl. But, we shall see.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)
Chargers Missed Field Goals Helped Jets to Victory
In a 2005 playoff game against the New York Jets, San Diego Chargers kicker, Nate Kaeding, had a chance to win the game in overtime. But, unfortunately for the San Diego Chargers, Nate Kadeding missed the field goal and the Jets would eventually win the game with a field goal of their own. Fast forward five years later and Nate Kaeding is still having issues kicking field goals against the New York Jets in the playoffs. Kaeding missed three field goals, which helped the New York Jets beat the Chargers, 17-14.
You got to make field goals in the playoffs. Those missed field goals are momentum changers in the playoffs. Credit to the New York Jets. They came to San Diego with an attitude to win the game and that’s what they did. The Jets defense stopped the Chargers offense and the Jets offense did enough to the win the game. Turnovers, penalties, missed field goals by the Chargers and tough defense by New York Jets kept the San Diego Chargers from moving on to the AFC Championship game.
Next year, the San Diego Charges need to focus on their run defense and need to learn to establish the run to be a dominate team. These are things that the Chargers did not do in this playoff game against the Jets. As for the New York Jets, they move on the face the Colts in the AFC Championship game next week. With a tough defense and strong offensive play, the Jets could shocked the world again. We shall see, so stay tuned.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)
Who will win the Chargers or Jets?
Please vote who you think will win the this Sunday in the AFC Divisional round between the San Diego Chargers or New York Jets.
Who will win the Chargers or Jets?
- Chargers (73%, 8 Votes)
- Jets (36%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 11
Loading ...Ravens stun Patriots early and Never Look Back
Talking about getting knocked out with an uppercut in the 1st quarter, but that’s what happened to the New England Patriots on Sunday. It all started when Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice, ran for an 83-yards touchdown run on the 1st play from scrimmage. Before anyone knew it, the score was 24-0 by the end of the 1st quarter. The Ravens got some help by Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who threw 2 interceptions in that quarter. The Patriots had no answers for the Ravens tough defense lead by Ray Lewis.
However, the main reason why the New England Patriots lost this game was that their superstar players did not show up. Randy Moss was no where to be found. Kevin Faulk was held to only 52-yards rushing. And, Tom Brady played one of his worse games, throwing 3 interceptions and he was sacked 3 times as well.
The reason why the Patriots superstars were a non-factor was because the great play of the Baltimore Ravens defense. The Ravens 24-0 lead was just too much to overcome, even for the great Tom Brady. Now, the Ravens move on the play the Colts. As for the New England Patriots, they need to figure out a way to get younger because the Patriots dynasty may have come to an end.
(Sources: Fox Sports, ESPN)